chef

Verve Senior Living; Penticton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Verve Senior Living is seeking a Casual Chef to support our dining services in Penticton, with daytime hours from 9am to 6pm and weekends as needed.

Red Seal certification is preferred or required, with previous professional kitchen experience. Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and presentation for seniors is highly valued, and you will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver nutritious, well-plated meals.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification is preferred or required.
• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience in retirement living or healthcare food service is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and food safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Positive, respectful and compassionate approach to working with seniors.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

Red Seal Certification

Job description

Casual Chef

Hours: 9am-6pm

Schedule: Casual , including weekends as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Red Seal Certified Chef/Cook preferred/required
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen
• Catering experience is an asset
• Experience in a retirement living, healthcare or institutional food service is an asset
• Strong knowledge of food preparation , presentation, sanitation, and food safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• A positive ,respectful and compassionate approach to working with seniors.

If you are a passionate chef who takes pride in your work and enjoys making a difference in the lives of seniors, we would love to hear from you.